Senior Projektmanager (m/w/d)

SMA Altenso GmbH; Kassel; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

SMA Altenso GmbH in Kassel (Hybrid) is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead EPC lifecycle management for large energy storage, hydrogen, and hybrid energy projects worldwide. You will coordinate schedules, budgets, and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project goals and contract commitments.

A technical engineering degree and 3–5 years of PM experience in EPC/BESS/PV are essential; German fluency is required, English helpful.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Power, Mechanical, Industrial, or Civil Engineering.

Aufgaben

• EPC Lifecycle Management – Coordinating the entire project execution process across all phases: engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, COD, and handover.
• Planning & Control – Developing and managing schedules, budgets, resource plans, execution strategies, and documentation structures.
• Stakeholder Management – Primary contact for clients, utilities, lenders, regulatory bodies, and external partners.
• Cross‑Functional Coordination – Steering collaboration between engineering, procurement, commissioning, safety, logistics, quality, and finance.
• Contract & Site Management – Reviewing and managing contract terms with suppliers and contractors; visiting construction sites to monitor progress.

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Power, Mechanical, Industrial, or Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in a relevant field considered an advantage

Jobbeschreibung

Title: Senior Project Manager

Company: SMA Altenso GmbH

Location: Kassel Hybrid, DE

Job Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Setup: Hybrid

Required Travel: Regular travel availability

POWER FOR ENERGY

We are a young, diverse, and dynamic company with more than 130 employees from over 20 nationalities, driving the energy transition by delivering innovative energy projects worldwide.

As an international system integrator, we develop and commission solutions with a focus on complex energy systems. These include large-scale battery storage systems, hydrogen applications, as well as island and hybrid solutions for both off-grid and grid-connected energy supplies.

Our company, based in Niestetal (Germany), Cape Town (South Africa) and Sydney (Australia), is a wholly owned subsidiary of SMA Solar Technology AG.

Your Mission – What Awaits You

• EPC Lifecycle Management – Coordinating the entire project execution process across all phases: engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, COD, and handover. Ensuring that technical, contractual, and commercial requirements are met throughout the process.
• Planning & Control – Developing and managing schedules, budgets, resource plans, execution strategies, and documentation structures; identifying deviations early and taking targeted measures to secure project success.
• Stakeholder Management – Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, utilities, lenders, regulatory bodies, and external partners; aligning expectations, consolidating information, and supporting transparent decision‑making.
• Cross‑Functional Coordination – Steering collaboration between engineering, procurement, commissioning, safety, logistics, quality, and finance to ensure that all work packages progress on time and within scope.
• Contract & Site Management – Reviewing and managing contract terms with suppliers and contractors, including scope, warranties, interfaces, risks, and claims; regularly visiting construction sites to monitor installation progress and ensure alignment with project requirements.

Your Profile – Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Power, Mechanical, Industrial, or Civil Engineering.
• Preferred project management certification.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field considered an advantage.
• Three to five years of experience in PM roles within EPC BESS, PV, or comparable grid‑connected energy projects.
• Strong understanding of EPC contracts, change management processes, performance guarantees, and in both German and English C1 Level.

What Makes This Role Meaningful

This position places you at the heart of large‑scale energy storage projects that are key to the energy transition. You work closely with engineering and construction teams, influence project performance directly, and maintain strong visibility through regular site visits. You bring your expertise into cross‑functional collaboration and into improving project workflows, helping shape how complex EPC projects are delivered in the future. With transparent coordination structures, access to international experts, and a culture that values ownership, you gain space to grow professionally while driving impactful energy solutions.

Does this sound interesting to you?

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We shape alternative energy solutions for future generations. Join our young, passionate team and become part of our success story.

As part of the SMA Group, you’ll enjoy attractive corporate benefits while working in a dynamic and innovative environment.

At Altenso, we stand for equal opportunity and diversity – regardless of gender, age, origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.

power for energy We are a young, diverse, and dynamic company with more than 120 employees from over 20 nations, driving the energy transition forward with innovative projects worldwide. As an international system integrator based in Germany, Australia, and South Africa, Altenso offers comprehensive solutions focused on the integration of complex energy systems. These include large-scale battery storage, hydrogen applications, as well as island and hybrid solutions for both off-grid and grid-connected energy supply.